Philanthropy Associate, Prospect Research & Development, Full-time, Days (Hybrid)

The Philanthropy Associate reflects the mission vision and values of Northwestern Memorial HealthCare (NMHC) adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Philanthropy Associate performs a critical role on Northwestern Memorial Foundations (NMF) fundraising team. They are responsible for working with NMF managers directors vice presidents and other NMF team members to administer and coordinate activities and initiatives completing projects as assigned.

NMF raises funds to support the health systems strategic goals to deliver exceptional care and experience advance and extend medical science and knowledge and enhance people culture and resources through: (1) raising planned principal and major gifts (2) cultivating and stewarding donors and (3) fostering a culture of philanthropy at NMHC.

Responsibilities:

• Administer and coordinate philanthropy projects supporting fundraising programs. Those projects may include but are not limited to: work plan development/implementation requirements analysis budgets resource identification and allocation solution development information distribution meeting facilitation rollout strategies and overall performance reporting; 
• Develop and maintain productive and professional relationships with donors prospects volunteers vendors and team members serving as a link between multiple parties and entities.
• Effectively handle or escalate problems that arise within the project team or issues with donors and implement mitigation strategies as needed to achieve the desired results;
• Prepare and/or execute effective and efficient communication mechanisms which enable continuous exchange of project status ideas and information project developments among team members NMHC Executives (project sponsors); donors volunteers vendor partners and others as appropriate;
• Create and execute project work plans revising as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements;
• In partnership with a manager program director director or vice president utilize project management tools to ensure accuracy for philanthropy project planning procurement and budgeting;
• Research and develop internal and external communications including presentations speaking points correspondence and other written materials;
• Participate in professional development opportunities to continuously strengthen leadership capabilities;
• Represent and provide support for NMF at appropriate events related to donor cultivation stewardship and fundraising activities. This includes interactions with various levels of donors and constituents both internally and externally;
• Respond to unanticipated complex issues as well as manage critical and confidential information;
• Utilize meaningful metrics to assess outcomes and achieve goals;
• Exemplify the NMHC values of patients first integrity excellence and teamwork;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

ADDENDUM:

The Philanthropy Associate Prospect Research & Development supports all prospect research and analysis activities of NMF. The position supports the Foundations prospect research and development area and works with senior management and NMF fundraising staff to identify prospects with major gift potential based on donors identified interests and investment potential.

• Work with NMF cultivation stewardship and fundraising staff to develop prospects with major gift potential and strategies for major gift prospects.
• Utilizing Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database expertise (and in collaboration with the NMF database management team) develop systems and research processes in support of NMF strategic initiatives.
• Evaluate screening programs and services that support the research needs of NMF fundraising staff. Create briefings on prospective donors and key constituents.
• Implement a prospect identification assignment and tracking process; advise NMF staff on appropriate strategies based on identified NMF fundraising priorities donor interests and investment potential.
• Maintain portfolio integrity in NMFs CRM database.
• Manage periodical subscriptions for NMF.
• Fulfill research requests.
• Provide reports for portfolio reviews.

Qualifications :

Required:

• Bachelors degree.
• Minimum of three years of experience in a fundraising community outreach healthcare or development position preferably in a non-profit organization.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook) and Raisers Edge database.
• Ability to organize and think independently with orientation to deadline and detail.
• Demonstrated project management and organizational skills demonstrated analysis and problem solving skills excellent oral and communication skills demonstrated ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationships with peers and constituents at all levels of the organization.
• A high degree of professionalism sensitivity and integrity.
• The pace and diversity of this position requires an individual with strong intellectual curiosity initiative and highly effective listening and communication skills.
• A proven ability to meet deadlines communicate effectively track details and demonstrate a high level of flexibility in a team environment.
• Must be comfortable handling multiple projects accurately setting priorities on a regular basis thinking creatively and working as a collaborative team member.

Preferred:

• Healthcare industry experience. 

Additional Information :

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical emotional and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time